Don't believe that the gender wage gap exists? Don't believe it really matters? New statistics provide some startling proof and perspective. Today is Equal Pay Day, so let's take a look at some statistics that really put the gender wage gap into perspective from a recent report by the National Partnership for Women & Wage Families. Nationally, women are paid 77 cents … [Read more...]
GUTSY WOMEN and MEMORIES
Tonight we start a new GUTSY WOMEN WEEKEND. We are doing them every other month and they are making a difference for women who are in leadership positions or are emerging leaders. So, what does that have to do with memories? Nothing….. and everything. You see most programs want to stay with present situations and move forward. We believe that we need to clear the past … [Read more...]
Women in Technology [Infographic]
Women in technology are finding many successes, but those triumphs are still not the norm. An infographic from IT Manager Daily and Killer Infographics attempts to raise awareness of the impact women are having in the technology field, including their triumphs and barriers. Check it out below to see some uninspiring statistics, inspiring success stories, and resources for … [Read more...]
Amplify the Employee Voice
Guest post by Sarah Hedayati (learn more about Sarah at the end of this post) I’ve been fond of the show Undercover Boss since it premiered two years ago. I hadn’t seen the show in a while, so the other night I decided to tune in. Most of the episodes focus on a CEO who goes undercover and takes on some of the grunt jobs to find out what it’s like to work for their … [Read more...]
Women On Business Welcomes New Contributor Shanda Sumpter
Please join me in welcoming another amazing business woman to the Women On Business contributor team -- Shanda Sumpter of HeartCORE Women. Shanda brings deep experience with her and will undoubtedly offer great insights to the Women On Business community. You can learn more about Shanda below. About Shanda Sumpter Shanda Sumpter is the founder and Queen Visionary of HeartCore … [Read more...]
Brazen Careerist Executive Social Media Bootcamp 15% Discount
Brazen Careerist is a career management company that hosts online job fairs, gives advice through the Brazen Life blog, and offers online bootcamps that help job seekers boost their job search and professional skills through BrazenU. The most popular course has been the 20-day Executive Social Media Bootcamp that features social media experts from companies like Citi, Ford, … [Read more...]
Women On Business Welcomes New Contributor Deborah Skye King
I'm happy to announce that another inspiring business woman has joined the Women On Business writing team. You can read her bio below where you'll find links to find her social profiles and website. Look for posts from Deborah on Women On Business! About Deborah Skye King Deborah Skye King is President of Soul Therapy International and North America’s #1 Soul Therapist. She … [Read more...]
Can’t Find a Job? Create a Career Map.
Guest Post by Ginny Clarke (learn more about the author at the end of the post) You’ve put a lot of effort into a résumé, an elevator pitch, company research and traditional networking, but you’re still coming up short in your job search or career progression. You’re understandably disappointed, but here’s the good news: it probably isn’t the tools you’ve created, but the lack … [Read more...]
Putting Your Blog To Work For You
Guest post by Charity Cason (learn more about Charity at the end of this article) In this age of social media and blogging, it's more important than ever to make sure that your blog is marketing your business effectively 24 hours a day. There are so many mistakes that new bloggers make which can be easily avoided from the outset. Let's face it; business people are good at what … [Read more...]
Managing the “Great Expectations” of the Next Sales Generation
Guest post by Lynn Schleeter (learn more about Lynn at the end of this post) “The death of the traditional salesman has been greatly exaggerated,” heralded a recent column in The Economist (October 22, 2011). Why does the media always have to dredge up the Willy Lomans of the world every time the sales function is covered? Sales has made leaps and bounds since Arthur Miller … [Read more...]